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This Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey is a modified viral recipe that everyone will love. Start with whipping up goat cheese with cream and hot honey to make it smooth and creamy. Then layer that whipped goat cheese in a serving dish with fig jam, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of hot honey. This recipe hits every flavor profile – sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy. Served with some crackers or chips, it makes the perfect appetizer for almost any get-together. I served it last week and we pretty much scarfed it down! (Goat cheese is one of my favorite ingredients – unique and creamy, but not pungent or strong – see my other recipes with goat cheese here.)

Not sure if you’ve seen this viral recipe for goat cheese topped with fig jam, pistachios, and hot honey? But when I saw it I really had to try it for myself. I liked it, but my main complaint was the goat cheese – it was hard and not easy to spread, broke the crackers, and a little too tangy. I decided to modify this viral recipe by first whipping the goat cheese in my stand mixer for a couple minutes with some heavy cream and a little hot honey. It created the perfect whipped and smooth base for this dip – with a much better texture and flavor. I know you’ll love this Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey as much as I do!

If you need an easy dip or appetizer for a gathering – this is it! It’s so quick to throw together and you don’t need to cook anything. Make the whipped goat cheese earlier in the day, and then it will be simple to throw this together in under 5 minutes. (You know I love an easy and delicious appetizer! See my other apps here.)

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Goat Cheese
Heavy Cream
Hot Honey (I like this brand!)
Fig Jam
Shelled Pistachios
Crackers for Serving

How to make Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey:

Whip goat cheese, heavy cream, and hot honey together in a stand mixer (or in a bowl with a hand mixer). Chill whipped goat cheese until ready to serve.
Chop shelled/salted pistachios.
When ready to serve, layer the chilled whipped goat cheese in the bottom of a shallow serving dish or large platter.
Top with fig jam and spread evenly on top of whipped goat cheese.
Add chopped pistachios evenly across the fig jam.
Finish off with a drizzle of hot honey.
Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey

Shannon Lyon | Plum Street Collective

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 15

Total Time 25

Serving Size 12

Ingredients

8-10 oz. goat cheese (log(s) – not crumbled)
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 teaspoons hot honey (divided)
2/3 cup fig jam
3/4 cup shelled and salted pistachios (chopped)
crackers for serving

Instructions

Whipped Goat Cheese

Unwrap goat cheese log(s) and place into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or place into a bowl and use a hand mixer).
Whip the goat cheese on medium speed until smooth.
Add in heavy cream and 3 teaspoons of hot honey. Whip until smooth and well incorporated.
Transfer whipped goat cheese to an airtight container and store in the fridge for at least 15 minutes but up to overnight to chill.

For Serving

When ready to serve, spread the whipped goat cheese evenly on a serving platter or shallow serving bowl.
Top the whipped goat cheese with dollops of fig jam and spread evenly (it may mix a little with the goat cheese, but that's ok).
Evenly top the fig jam with the chopped pistachios.
Top the pistachios with about 2 teaspoons of hot honey, drizzled evenly over the dip.
Serve immediately with crackers (or flat pretzels or chips). Enjoy!
(Dip stores well for up to 2 days in the fridge, covered with airtight plastic wrap or in an airtight container.)

I hope you get a chance to try this viral Whipped Goat Cheese and Fig Jam Dip with Pistachios and Hot Honey recipe. It sounds like a strange combination of ingredients, but trust me, they work so well together! Sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy, tangy, and a tiny, tiny bit of spice from the hot honey. If you make this dip, be sure to tag me @plumstreetcollective on Instagram. Hope you love it!